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Starting To Think About Spring!

12 February 2014

Ok so the cold, wet, damp days of winter are far from over (some what of an understatement I know!!) but if like me you're starting to get a bit fed up of your winter wardrobe & even your recent sales bargains have lost their sparkle then you'll be drooling over all the gorgeous new spring items hitting the shops. Hell perhaps you may even have made the odd new purchase or two & longing for a day when it's not only warm enough but sunny enough to wear said new purchases.

One item of clothing I fancy wearing more of this year is cropped trousers....now fear not I'm not talking cropped trousers that women of a certain age wear & are an unflattering length that fall some way mid calf ooh no, I'm talking cropped trousers that finish just above or on your ankle bone. Personally I think these are a really sexy length & love to expose my ankles provided of course it's not a day where I'm suffering with cankles & then believe me there's nothing sexy about those!!!

Plus of course you don't have to wait for the warmer brighter months to arrive to start wearing said new purchase as thanks to the invention of the ever 'sexy' pop sock then even in the cooler months your ankles can remain warm & toasty plus provided you pick the right shade, pop socks can even help disguise your white shades of pale (of course this might just be me!) & they can help give you a little colour without having to fake tan but don't worry there's no American Tan in my drawers!!!

Now I already own a pair of black cigarette pants that I brought about 18 months ago & last summer saw me invest in a couple of pairs of distressed pairs of cigarette length jeans plus a floral pair but this year I want to up the anti & get some more cropped trousers as a great alternative to jeans.

So without further a do here's my selection of cropped trousers currently available on the high street. Starting with a pair that need no explaining as to why they grabbed my attention & you won't be in the least bit surprised to hear that I 'may' have clicked the button!!!!

Yes ok I know I already own one pair of leopard print trousers but they're more of a harlem style in a much thinner fabric which really are only suitable for wearing in much hotter climates....these new beauties however are in a gorgeous heavy cotton so really can be worn pretty much all year round....I'm thinking tuxedo jacket & shoe boots in winter, white shirt & ballet pump come spring & sandals & a cami come summer.....perfect!!!

Keeping with patterned trousers & I'm also loving these textured check trousers from French Connection, perfect for working the monochrome trend that continues to be huge not to mention teaming with a pop of colour.

Moving onto plain ones & I'm loving the look of these cropped trousers from Banana Republic. The beauty of this style of trouser is they really are so easy to style & can look just as stunning when teamed with a simple slouchy 'V' neck jumper & some ballet pumps for a great daytime look or when worn with court shoes & a blazer for a more dressed up kind of vibe.

Sticking with navy, which let's face it is a great colour for teaming with most colours in your wardrobe then how about these chambray ones from Banana Republic? I'm loving the idea of teaming them with a slightly slouchy fit shirt.

If however, you don't want to deviate from your faithful jeans then what about these cream zip ones from Banana Republic? I think they'd look gorgeous teamed with a navy blazer & some tan ballet pumps.

So what do you think? Tempted to join me with the leopard print ones or will you only be raising your skirt hem lines come the warmer months & not your trousers?!!! As always I'd love to hear your thoughts not to mention if you're a lover of these shorter length trousers how you'll be wearing yours.

Of course given the awful weather conditions it's hard to even contemplate anything other than full on waterproofs & wellies but thinking spring/summer has got to be a great diversion to the worry of large swaying trees, floods & the storm we are currently experiencing.....well that's my excuse ;-)

Stay safe & see you in a couple of days when my inner magpie will be back out in force!!

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Tis hard to think about baring ones ankles at the mo Jane....brrr just thinking about it. However now my parka purchase is out the way I am ready to think Spring!!Love the French Connection check trousers and the BR navy zip jeans!! I so see you in the leopard print trews...how gorgeous?! xx

I really can't contemplate anything that exposes flesh at the moment but I do think they're a really flattering length of trouser. I agree that there's something quite sexy about the length too. Can't quite imagine being in lighter clothes again with this awful weather! Lynne x

Hopefully the better weather is on it's way Lynne...after the next storm that's forecast of course!!! I'm hoping in a couple of months we'll all be complaining that it's too hot.....well I can wish lol! Jane xx

I love those mint velvet black crop trousers they are a fab shape, unfortunately being a shorty I always have to get cropped trousers taken up to avoid them looking full length! I am loving the animal print too those trousers will look great in the summer. Your outfits are looking super stylish as ever! X

I agree completely Jane. I think an exposed ankle is very sexy. I love the Zara leopards at the top. I got some similar from Oasis last Autumn and they're fab. You look great in your own outfits too xxx

Hi Jane, I am a huge fan of cropped or ankle grazing trousers, such a versatile look. Love the animal print zara trousers. Have you ever looked at Top Shop Jamie jeans, they come in an ankle grazing length, have a lovely fit, with a slight high waist. Love your postsSue, bestfriendstyle.com

i love the audrey hepburn style with ballet flats, i am built like a man and not sure if all the masculine styling is good or bad on my shape. i love the matches ad that keeps popping up after you have been on their site, the girl in the flower dress with the pink coat, it is so beautiful.

I've squirrelled away a couple of pairs ready for the better weather. They are certainly not coming out yet lol. Jane I do love your fur gilet, I know I've probably said it before. I should have bought it when I saw it instead of dilly dallying x